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Trump Administration Accuses Smithsonian of Political Activism and Seeks Leadership Changes

The White House Domestic Policy Council releases a 162-page report called "Saving America's Story" that accuses the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History of political activism and calls for leadership changes under President Donald Trump.The report says the National Museum minimizes George Washington and other founders, prioritizes themes of systemic racism and oppression, and promotes activism on immigration and transgender issues while questioning how Christianity is portrayed.The Smithsonian defends its independence, historians dispute the report's claims, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro warns that replacing Lonnie Bunch and Anthea M. Hartig would impose a single presidential narrative on public history.
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